I’m always rethinking nutrition when it comes to my little plant-based athlete, Faith. She’s constantly on-the-go, playing volleyball most of the time with nutritional needs that are a little more intense than my own. Like many parents, I’m concerned about providing the right combination of plant-based proteins for her growing needs. The challenge is how to get…
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Vegan Purple Potato Salad
Vegan Purple Potato Salad, a new take on this summer favorite! We’ve replaced the eggs and real mayonnaise with ripe avocado for this vegan version of an old classic. Our Vegan Purple Potato Salad is creamy, delicious and one of the many foods we use to help reduce the blood pressure issues both my husband…
Crunchy Cruciferous Detox Salad
Cruciferous vegetables include vegetables in the Brassicaceae family like arugula, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and radishes. What are the benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables? According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, cruciferous vegetables have been shown to be protective against some types of cancer. These powerhouse class of veggies are full of antioxidants,…
Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Tarts
Check out our Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Tarts made with the dough from our cacao energy bites and homemade coffee ice cream. What a bonus – vegan ice cream with a superfood base! Vegan Coffee Ice Cream made with certified organic, cold brew coffee from Groundwork Coffee Company. The coffee ice cream in this recipe was…
Summer Cherry and Peach Bars
Our Summer Cherry and Peach Bars combine two of my favorite summer fruits with a delicious nutty base that’s totally gluten-free and delicious. Get the kids involved with this one, they love making anything with a crumble topping. These tasty bars are quick to make and travel well. They’re not overly sweet and can…
Quinoa Green Pea and Mango Salad
There is nothing like the taste of green peas paired with mango in the spring or early summertime. I know (I’m covering my ears)…you’re kids hate peas! Here’s what I say to my kids…”Let’s Give Peas a Chance!” Our Quinoa Green Pea and Mango Salad combines the benefits of protein-rich quinoa and sweet mango with today’s shining star –…
Vegan Teriyaki Rice Bowls
Our Vegan Teriyaki Rice Bowls combine organic vegetables, exotic rice from Lotus Foods, and our homemade teriyaki sauce. A simple meal that can be made in minutes. Add tofu, tempeh, or edamame to boost the protein, or keep it simple with local veggies from your farmers market. Drizzle each bowl with our sweet and salty teriyaki…
Watermelon Romaine Juice
Now that summer is in full swing, what will you serve your thirsty guests? Our Watermelon Romaine Juice is not only refreshing but has a nutritional purpose. Did you know, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, watermelon contains as much or more lycopene than tomatoes. What is lycopene? Lycopene is the red…
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Muffins
Sundays are lazy days around the Kelly household. Any of you with teenagers know exactly what I’m talking about…they don’t typically wake up until late morning or early afternoon. Teens (and parents) need to catch up on sleep and reset their bodies for the intensity of the weekly routine. I love Sunday mornings and usually…
Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
I typically make a pot of beans a couple of times per week, but find I often end up with leftovers. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for the Kelly family to gauge what will be eaten each day as the big “kids” are always in and out – I never know who will be at the table for…